PETA fieldworkers helped rescue the dog after spotting the canine outside with a bad case of mange and limited access to food, water, and attention Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE.

“Someone out there shot this horribly neglected dog in the head, discarded him like trash, and left him to languish in agony for days before his suffering was finally ended. PETA is urging ...

The dog is estimated to be around 10 years old, according to the humane society. PETA officials expressed concern the person responsible may have other animals. “Dogs depend on humans to keep ...